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Fiat Seicento Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)08 · 44 Suspension and wheels
08 · Steering & suspension

Toe-in check

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Hubs and wheels › Toe-in check
44 Suspension and wheelsToe-in check

Toe-in check

  • Carry out the preliminary checks on the car and remove any loads carried.
  • Set the car (in running order) on a lift fitted with optical inspection equipment.
  1. Check that the toe-in (1a - 1b) is within the specified limits
MeasureValue
1Toe-in (mm)-1 ± 1
Diagram showing front wheel alignment with callouts 1a and 1b, and key 1=1a-1b

Note: If the toe-in is not within the specified limits, adjust following the instructions given below.

Toe-in adjustment

  • Straighten the steering wheel perfectly and lock it in this position using a suitable tool.
  1. Loosen the nuts locking the adjustable steering links.
  2. Tighten or loosen the steering box links until obtaining the specified toe-in value, keeping the front wheels aligned.
MeasureValue
-Toe-in (mm)-1 ± 1
Diagram of front suspension and steering linkage showing components labeled 1 and 2
  • Tighten the nuts locking the adjustable steering links to the specified torque
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
-NutADJUSTABLE STEERING LINKSM123.4
  • Remove the steering wheel locking tool.
  • Remove the car from the lift fitted with optical inspection equipment.

Caster check

The front wheel caster is not adjustable. If the value measured is not within the specified limits check the suspension wishbone and the car body.

  • Carry out the preliminary checks on the car and remove any loads carried.
  • Set the car (in running order) on a lift fitted with optical inspection equipment.
  1. Check that the front wheel caster is within the specified limits

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Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento

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